Outdoor activities Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, December, February
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Taiwan?
The best time to visit Taiwan for hiking is January, December, February, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Taiwan
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 75Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 71 |
February | 69Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 96 |
March | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 96 |
April | 57Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 117 |
May | 30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 48Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 24° | 195 |
June | 11Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 275 |
July | 7Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 293 |
August | 5Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 338 |
September | 18Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 188 |
October | 43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 24° | 124 |
November | 63Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 101 |
December | 70Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 84 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Taiwan
Now you know the best time to visit Taiwan for hiking — here are some useful next steps to help plan your trip.
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